For two decades North Carolina firefighters have been denied occupational cancer benefits. Essentially, they have to die before their families get financial he
It's an urgent call to action for firefighters from Asheville to Wilmington, North Carolina, after research identifies health risks in their protective gear.
The Asheville Fire Department (AFD) has a new tool to help with investigations. Through FEMA’s Fire Safety and Prevention grant, AFD received a Matterport 3D imaging camera. “It allows us to essentially paint a picture of the entire incident,” Bill...
Occupational cancer is now the leading cause of death among firefighters, surpassing heart disease. Caption: January is Firefighter Cancer Awareness Month. January is “Firefighter Cancer Awareness Month. ” The International Association of Fire Fighters and the Fire Fighters Cancer Support...
A state commission has ruled a retired firefighter's death as a "Line of Duty Death," marking a historic moment for North Carolina firefighters. Caption: Line of Duty Death for retired Asheville firefighter marks historic ruling. A spokesperson for the Asheville...
Over six months, the number of North Carolina firefighters reporting cancers to the state's voluntary registry has tripled. Caption: Over the last 30 weeks, 11 men and women have been enduring grueling conditions over 10- and 12-hour shifts in an...
"Deadlier Than Fire," a WLOS documentary, was recognized at the 2021International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) Media Awards. CANCER BENEFITS FOR FIREFIGHTERS INCLUDED IN NC BUDGET, AS REPORTED CANCER CASES TRIPLEThe documentary took home first place in the category of...
